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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1941

Page

4

Subscription rates listed for Athens and surrounding counties

The notice outlines mail subscription rates in advance for Athens Gallia Mocking Meigs Morgan Vinton and Washington Counties offering One Year 4.50 Six Months 2.50 Ten Weeks 1.00 and One Week 0.10 with additional postage rates in other zones. It notes second class matter status and national representatives for the publication.

Associated Press Carrie Athens Gallia Mocking Meigs Morgan Vinton Washington Igis

Taxes must be paid or markets disrupted in cities

The article argues Cleveland struggles with high tax delinquency while Norwalk Connecticut achieves 99 percent collection by a business like approach. It says reliance on public generosity is false and urges formal, efficient tax collection, advertising, and firmness to fund roads schools police and fire services.

Cleveland Norwalk Connecticut Athens County Ohio

Naval Men Needed as Enlistments Slow Under War Fears

Reports from North Atlantic patrols show hostilities have begun and parental consent slows naval enlistments for under 21s. The navy expands rapidly with new ships and soon requires thousands of sailors, prompting consideration of selective service alongside Army.

North Atlantic Navy Army

Hatless heads harbor more germs say scientists

A group of scientists reports that hatless individuals carry five times as many germs molds and microbes in their hair and scalp as those who wear hats. They note sun rain and snow lovers advocate nature and air but warn uncovered hair invites microbes despite beliefs about hair preservation.

Pooling Their Brains Shortage of Facts in War Economy

An article notes a lack of essential facts on taxes strikes price control and priorities during wartime. It highlights the Congress of American Industry in New York next week and the National Association of Manufacturers’ role in conveying business realities to national leaders and the public.

America Congress of American Industry New York National Association of Manufacturers

Hulls Principles Revisited In U S Japan Peace Efforts

Raymond Clapper recalls Secretary Hull's 1937 principles for peaceful conduct and self restraint amid Japan's aggression in China. He notes Japan's reservations, the Nine Power Treaty violation, and Kellogg Briand Pact breaches as the war expands from Manchukuo to Shanghai and Indo China. The piece cites U S protest, then economic sanctions limiting war material shipments to Japan.

Washington United States Japan Hull China Far East Shanghai Manchukuo Hoover Indo-China Burma

Peter Edson Reviews Washington Scene

Peter Edson discusses censorship and propaganda in wartime America. He notes government and media influence, Navy and Army public relations campaigns, and high production goals for aircraft. He highlights Sec retary of War Stimson as a homespun figure who writes his own speeches and praises General Marshall’s ongoing influence.

Army Navy Marshall American Legion Britain R.A.F England Stimson General Pershing Walter Reed Hospital George C. Marshall

Congress Tackles Challenges Through Shared Knowledge

A group of leaders gathers to pool knowledge and experience in a congress aiming to solve difficulties with speed and accuracy, signaling determination to address issues.

Former Superintendent Geoffrey Morgan Addresses Athens High

Geoffrey Morgan former superintendent of Ath ens City Schools Santa Monica Cal addressed Athens High students at a high school assembly. Dennis McDaniel student body president introduced him and Joe Berdin led a rousing cheer. A quiet turkey day was observed with no arrests. About 2000 Ohio University students left town for Thanksgiving vacation. Mrs Carl Stickney returned home after a Washington visit. Birthday party at the Biddles grandparents home featured Ruth Ann Grover Martha Lou Dowler and others.

Athens City Geoffrey Morgan Santa Monica Cal Athens High Dennis McDaniel Athens Ohio University Biddle Brown

Thanksgiving Visits Across Towns Twenty Years Ago

Twenty years ago Byron Danford of the Cincinnati School of Medicine visited his parents in Cincinnati for the Thanksgiving holidays. Earl Nye, previously employed in Yonkers with Carl Porter, Charles Pickering, and Clyde Edmundson, returned to Athens. Byron Wolfe and wife and their baby visited Logan relatives while Mrs. Roger J. Jones and children stayed with the Moore family in Martins Ferry.

Byron Danford Cincinnati School of Medicine W. G. Danford Earl Nye Yonkers N. Y Carl Porter Charles Pickering Clyde Edmundson Athens Byron Wolfe Logan Mrs. Wolfe W A. Carpenter Roger J. Jones Roger Jr John Moore Martins Ferry Jones J. A. Moore

Legal notices and probate actions from McConnelsville area

Morgan County court items list civil suits for debt and divorce, probate actions including executor appointments and estate valuations, property transfers in Marion and Eagleport, road vacation approved near Windsor with Dec 6 1941 view and Dec 8 final hearing. The docket names physicians Florence Newberry and others, and mentions estates of Madison Richardson and George Wymer.

Mcconnellville A. C. Lawrence Crooksville Harry W. Cook Malta W. M Hattie Cook Florence Crawford Newberry McConnelsville Roy S. Newberry Wilkes F. Richardson Madison M. Richardson J. E. Patterson George W. Lovell J. J. Christie C. W. Mallett George Wymer Chesterhill Alta R. Wymer Freda Wymer Dorothy MeIntorf Hazel Nina Wymer Alta Wymer Charles Ellis Alonzo B. Ellis

Stevenson and Brown Families Plan Tucson Vacation

Logan residents Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Stevenson and Frost Ohio couple Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Brown will depart Tuesday for a vacation trip to Tucson Arizona.

LOGAN Harry J.stevenson City Glenn Brown Frost, O Tucson Arizona

Corning Social Notes From Park Hotel Dinner Night

Miss Lulu Webb and Mrs Lorene Penrod led the Corning Faculty Club planning a monthly affair to New Lexington on Tuesday night. They dined at the Park Hotel before attending the New Lexington Corning high school basketball game at the New Lexington High School with attendees including Veneta Wilson Eliza Murray Edna Dew Wilma Spence Margaret Schlingerman Betty Lee Lamb Alice Mae Wilson and several spouses and club members.

Stephen Benedict Chester Lehman Paul Gannett Miss Webb Penrod

Aerie of Eagles Dance Backed by No 463

Coming Aerie of Eagles No 463 sponsors a lodge dance for Saturday night at their lodge home on November 29.

Aerie of Eagles

Local Basketball Team Hosts Mec Luney High Friday

Friday night the home team plays Mec Luney High School on their floor. Reserves will play before the main game.

MecLuney High School

Bannewich Newton Nuptials in Columbus Thanksgiving

In St. Leo's Rectory Columbus a ceremony joined Miss Martha Bannewich daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Bannewich Corn ing and John Newton son of Mr and Mrs John Newton Sr Columbus on Thanksgiving morning Mrs Bannewich wore a powder blue dress with navy accessories and a gardenia corsage Miss Pauline Harris and Stanley Bannewich attended The groom a Columbus high school graduate works for a packing firm The bride a Corning High School graduate class of 1938 works at Owens Illinois Glass Company A wedding supper followed at the bride’s home.

St. Leo's Columbus Martha Bannewich Charles Bannewich Corning John Newton Pauline Harris Stanley Bannewich Canton Miss Bannewich Miss Harris Newton Corning High School Owens-Illinois Glass Company

Church Brotherhood to Serve Turkey Supper and Bazaar

The Methodist Church men's Brotherhood club will host a turkey supper in the basement on Saturday November 29 at 4 30 PM. Alongside the meal the church ladies will run their annual bazaar with various articles for sale.

Methodist Church

Drakes Euchre Club Entertained at Mrs Dunlap Home

The Drakes Euchre Club met Wednesday night at Mrs Edna Dunlaps home. Prizes went to Lahoma Jenkins for first and to Sarah Blower and Lois Eisele for low. Lunch served to Josie Reich Lizzie Duffy Lahoma Jenkins Margaret Knott Lois Eisele Sarah Blower Irene Thomas and Mrs Dunlap.

Drakes Euchre Club Edna Dunlap Lahoma Jenkins Sarah Blower Lois Eisele Josie Reich Lizzie Duffy Margaret Knott Irene Thomas Dunlap

Dinner Meeting of Sunflower Eastern Stars Chapter

The Past Matrons Association of Sunflower Chapter Eastern Stars met Wednesday night at Fern Post's Colonial Tea Room after which the group attended the Corning Theater. Attendees included Bertha Levion Delcie Spence Elizabeth Grey Myrta Keller Ann Wright Lulu Dunlap Edna Dew Lydia Dew Helen Garrison Lee Thomas Martha Young Edith Nichols Elizabeth Hardy and Fern Post.

Association of Sunflower Chapter Eastern Stars Fern Post Colonial Tea Room Corning Theater Bertha Levion Delcie Spence Elizabeth Grey Myrta Keller Ann Wright Lulu Dunlap Edna Dew Lydia Dew Helen Garrison Lee Thomas Martha Young Edith Nichols Elizabeth Hardy

District Eagle Lodges Meet Sunday Afternoon

Members urged to attend a district meeting of Eagle lodges on Sunday afternoon November 30 at two o'clock. Refreshments will be served.

Eagle Lodges

Club Meets at Beulah Craig Home Euchre Event

The Ace-High Euchre Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Beulah Craig’s home. Jean Wilson won high score, Edna Dunlap achieved floating, Lorena Spence had low. Prizes were awarded and lunch was served to a group including Josephine Hermey Martha Benedict Thelma Frasure Jean Wilson Edna Dunlap Eleanor Spence Lorene Spence and Helen Bruns.

Beulah Craig Miss Jean Wilson Edna Dunlap Lorena Spence Mrs. Craig Josephine Hermey Martha Benedict Thelma Frasure Jean Wilson Eleanor Spence Lorene Spence Helen Bruns

The Lady of the Inheritance and a Wedding Day Gift

Diana Tucker enters the life of Stephen Curt as his bride and legal heir to a vast fortune. Adela Curt resents the union and schemes against Diana while Stephen’s circle of friends and relatives adjust to the new marriage. Diana balances luxury, ambition, and lingering doubt about her future.

Adela Curt Diana Stephen Curt Stephen Stephen Thorpe Ellen Phil Bruce Bill Jackson Diana Tucker Adela Richard Thorpe Thorpes Frieda Radio Phil Herman State University John Elsa Young Bill Bill Mrs. Tucker Miss Todd Elva Todd Elva Curts

Leaders to Meet Gallipolis at Scout District Meeting

An annual district meeting of Boy Scout executives is planned for tonight at the La Fayette Hotel, announced by chairman Myer Maggied. The event gathers leaders from the Gallipolis area to discuss district activities and programs.

Gallipolis Lafayette Hotel Myer Maggied

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